Construction blocks

Abstract

An interlocking construction block system comprising a family of blocks that interlock along three axes, including a left/right axis, a front/back axis, and an up/down axis. The family of blocks are self-aligning and do not require skilled labor or mortar to create a structure of any length, width, height, or shape. Each block comprises a specific geometry that allows all blocks in the family to interlock in a woven pattern that not only locks the blocks in place but also allows even distribution of structural weights and stresses. The disclosed blocks can be manufactured in different sizes to conform to any building code requirement and to create wall lengths to a one-inch measurement. The blocks may comprise channel openings to allow for plumbing, electrical, and structural reinforcements in the structure and may each be reinforced with an internal mesh cage.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interlocking construction block, comprising:
 (a) a core section comprising:
 one or more wall sides; and 
 first and second interlocking section attachment sides; and 
   (b) a first interlocking section comprising:
 (i) a first interlocking portion, which is defined by:
 a first interlocking portion attachment end, 
 a first interlocking portion catch end, and 
 a first interlocking portion catch; 
 
 (ii) a second interlocking portion, which is defined by:
 a second interlocking portion attachment end, and 
 a second interlocking portion key; 
 
   (c) a second interlocking section comprising:
 (i) a third interlocking portion, which is defined by:
 a third interlocking portion attachment end, 
 a third interlocking portion catch end, and 
 a third interlocking portion catch; 
 
 (ii) a fourth interlocking portion, which is defined by:
 a fourth interlocking portion attachment end, and 
 a fourth interlocking portion key; and 
 
   (d) a first interlocking section bridge operable to connect the first interlocking section (b) to the first interlocking section attachment side of the core section, and a second interlocking section bridge operable to connect the second interlocking section (c) to the second interlocking section attachment side of the core section, wherein the second interlocking section attachment side is spaced approximately 90 degrees from the first interlocking section attachment side.   
     
     
         2 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more wall sides of the core section further comprise a first wall side end and a second wall side end. 
     
     
         3 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 2 , wherein the first interlocking section attachment side further comprises a first interlocking section attachment side end and the second interlocking section attachment side further comprises a second interlocking section attachment side end. 
     
     
         4 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 3 , wherein each of the first and second interlocking sections further comprise one or more negative space gaps operable to receive an interlocking section of a second interlocking construction block. 
     
     
         5 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second interlocking sections are spaced approximately 90 degrees from each other about the core section such that the block is operable to connect two wall structures at a corner. 
     
     
         6 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 5 , wherein the block is a corner block. 
     
     
         7 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 1 , further comprising an internal channel intersecting the core section about a horizontal longitudinal axis, the internal channel configured to receive a reinforcing member or operable as an internal conduit. 
     
     
         8 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 7 , wherein the reinforcing member is constructed from steel. 
     
     
         9 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 1 , wherein the block is constructed from a cement mixture, aggregate, sand, water, or other raw materials hardened into concrete. 
     
     
         10 . An interlocking construction block, comprising:
 (a) a core section having two interlocking section attachment sides; and   (b) two interlocking sections, each interlocking section comprising:
 (i) a first interlocking portion, which is defined by:
 a first interlocking portion attachment end; 
 a first interlocking portion catch end; and 
 a first interlocking portion catch; 
 
 (ii) a second interlocking portion, which is defined by:
 a second interlocking portion attachment end; and 
 a second interlocking portion key; and 
 
   (c) two interlocking section bridges, wherein:
 (i) a first interlocking section bridge is configured to connect the first interlocking section to the first interlocking section attachment side of the core section; 
 (ii) a second interlocking section bridge is configured to connect the second interlocking section to the second interlocking section attachment side of the core section, wherein the second interlocking section attachment side is spaced approximately 90 degrees from the first interlocking section attachment side. 
   
     
     
         11 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 10 , further comprising internal channels intersecting the core section about a horizontal longitudinal axis and a horizontal lateral axis, wherein each of the internal channels is configured to receive a reinforcing member or operable as an internal conduit. 
     
     
         12 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 10 , wherein each of the first and second interlocking sections further comprises one or more negative space gaps operable to receive an interlocking section of a second interlocking construction block. 
     
     
         13 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 10 , wherein the first interlocking section and the second interlocking section are spaced approximately 90 degrees from each other about the core section, such that the block is operable to create a corner-section construction block. 
     
     
         14 . The interlocking construction block of  claim 10 , wherein the block is operable to connect two wall structures, wherein each of the two wall structures is spaced approximately 90 degrees from one another. 
     
     
         15 . An interlocking construction block system, comprising:
 (a) first and second wall structures; and   (b) an interlocking construction block, comprising:
 (i) a core section having first and second interlocking section attachment sides; and 
 (ii) a first interlocking section comprising: a first interlocking portion, which is defined by a first interlocking portion attachment end, a first interlocking portion catch end, and a first interlocking portion catch; and a second interlocking portion which is defined by a second interlocking portion attachment end, and a second interlocking portion key; 
 (iii) a second interlocking section comprising: a third interlocking portion, which is defined by a third interlocking portion attachment end, a third interlocking portion catch end, and a third interlocking portion catch; and a fourth interlocking portion, which is defined by a fourth interlocking portion attachment end, and a fourth interlocking portion key; and 
 (iv) a first interlocking section bridge operable to connect the first interlocking section to the first interlocking section attachment side of the core section, and a second interlocking section bridge operable to connect the second interlocking section to the second interlocking section attachment side of the core section, wherein the second interlocking section attachment side is spaced approximately 90 degrees from the first interlocking section attachment side, and wherein the first and second interlocking sections are spaced approximately 90 degrees from each other about the core section such that the interlocking construction block is operable to connect the first wall structure and the second wall structure about a corner. 
   
     
     
         16 . The interlocking construction block system of  claim 15 , wherein the first interlocking section attachment side further comprises a first interlocking section attachment side end and the second interlocking section attachment side further comprises a second interlocking section attachment side end. 
     
     
         17 . The interlocking construction block system of  claim 16 , wherein each of the first and second interlocking sections further comprise one or more negative space gaps. 
     
     
         18 . The interlocking construction block system of  claim 17 , further comprising an internal channel intersecting the core section about a horizontal longitudinal axis, the internal channel configured to receive a reinforcing member or operable as an internal conduit. 
     
     
         19 . The interlocking construction block system of  claim 18 , wherein the reinforcing member is constructed from steel. 
     
     
         20 . The interlocking construction block system of  claim 19 , wherein the interlocking construction block is constructed from a cement mixture, aggregate, sand, water, or other raw materials hardened into concrete.